Power in the Pulpit: How America's Most Effective Black Preachers Prepare Their SermonsCleophus James LaRue Westminster John Knox Press, 2002 M01 1 - 191 pages In this book, scholar and preacher Cleophus J. LaRue brings together the voices of twelve of America's most influential African-American preachers. Each of these renowned preachers describes his or her method of sermon preparation and includes a sample sermon for illustration. An excellent how-to manual for pastors and students,Power in the Pulpitis both sage wisdom on the art of preaching and an inspiring look at some of the most prominent figures in the black church. |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Power in the Pulpit: How America's Most Effective Black Preachers Prepare Their Sermons |
| Editor | Cleophus James LaRue |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Westminster John Knox Press, 2002 |
| ISBN | 0664224814, 9780664224813 |
| Length | 191 pages |
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